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the-record · 3 years

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The City of Romance (Part 4)

Summary: On Spencer’s mandatory leave, he plans a trip to Paris, France where he meets an unforgettable face.

Part 4 summary: It’s Christmas!

Italics: Translation French to English. Bold: Song lyrics

Pairing: Spencer Reid x Non-BAU!Fem!Reader

A/N: Ahh yes the beloved fluff. There will be angst (as there is in any relationship) and some other things but we all know how much I love love. Like it’s sickening.

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

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“Spence! You ready?”

At 6 months, Spencer asked you to move in with him. You spent a lot of time at his place already so you of course said yes. His place already kind of felt like yours so you had a natural routine down. Today was different. To most it was you average Friday. Last day of the week before the notorious and anticipated winter break. For you? For you, it was the day your class was going to meet Spencer. They had been begging you after seeing a polaroid of the two of you in your phone case. So, you asked him to come in and read to the class.

“Yeah, one second!” You were putting on your coat and boots when Spencer came out. He was wearing the usual white button up and cardigan with dress pants and converse. The best part of that day’s outfit, was his tie. It was white with navy blue, to match the cardigan, silhouettes of dinosaurs on it. They were something your kids had an infatuation with. You giggled softly when you saw it.

“Nice tie. Boy genius is starting to seem like fitting nickname.” You winked at him before throwing his coat at him. He miraculously managed to catch it from across the room.

“Shut up. You’re literally wearing a 1950′s style Christmas dress with mistletoe in your ponytail.” You gaped at him and scoffed.

“It’s for teaching!” He raised his eyebrows. “The kids love history and I thought this would be perfect. My lesson plan has us teaching them about Christmas throughout the decades.” You took out the small plant from your hair and held it over the both of your heads. “And this... This is for you.” You leaned into him, on your tiptoes, placing a kiss on his lips before pulling away and putting the branch into your hair again. You gripped his hand in yours. “Now, come one before I am late.”

He followed your lead, walking behind you out of the apartment before heading to school on the metro. School was never kind to him, but if you were there everything would be okay. You were practically buzzing from excitement. Like his team was his family, these kids started to feel like yours. You couldn’t tell them things that you could tell adults, but they were the most understanding people in the world and you would do absolutely anything for them. When you arrived outside the school, hand in hand with Spencer, her thought you might just run all the way down and speed up time so the children got there quicker. If you could do that, you would’ve. Instead you walked with Spencer and prepped the room for teaching. You set out cards for every kid and set up the party later today. You printed and got worksheets prepared while Spencer chose what he was going to read. Finally the day was set and ready and the kids were set to arrive soon. Spencer sat in the back reading so he didn’t disturb the usual morning routine.

Kids began to line up at the door where you stood. “Good morning class! I know we are so excited about our guest and the party today but we still have lots of learning to do!” You called out, standing in front of the line. “At each of your spots is your morning work along with a coloring page for when you finish. Hang up your coats and bag and do those while we wait for all of our friends to arrive!” You walked inside the classroom with little boys and girls following you in. You sat in the front, correcting if a child ran or didn’t put away their stuff the right way. Spencer watched in awe as you interacted with every single human in the room. He watched as you helped kids with the math or reading they had been assigned.

“Ms. Y/L/N?” You looked up from the paper you were looking at to the voice you heard. It was a little girl named Charlotte.

“Yes Charlotte?” You made eye contact with the small girl, something you had established was good for making conversations.

“Is that your prince in the back of the room?” Your face flushed as a smile made it’s way on your face. The same giggle from this morning erupted from your lips.

“Yes sweetheart. That is my prince.” You winked at Spencer from the front of the room. “Okay kiddos, today is very exciting. Last day of school before winter break and a party! However, we have lots of learning to do. That starts with fixing our calendar!”

The day went smoothly and everything was fun and exciting for the kids. You were so grateful for Spencer being there because if it wasn’t for him, you would have never even made it to lunch time.

“Alright, when the kids get back we have social studies, then story time, and wrap up the day with the party. You my good prince, are going to be helping Ms. Y/L/N the rest of the day.” You told him. He and you had stayed in the classroom to eat pizza the secretary had ordered for all teachers.

“Okay, I have to ask. Why am I the prince?” You smiled and covered your full mouth with your hand before telling him the story.

“The girl ran down the stairs, leaving only a glass slipper. She had to get out before the clock struck midnight.” Your phone buzzed in your jean pocket. It was Spencer. He never called you in the day and he was supposed to be on a case right now. You sat the book down making sure not to lose the page. “Sorry kiddos. Everyone stay here and chat while I take this.” You left the gabbing children to answer the call in the hallway. “Spencer? Are you ok?”

“Hey, yeah I’m okay. We got the unsub and I’m heading home early...” He trailed off.

“What’re you not telling me?”

“It’s nothing, it’s just- I wanted to check on you. Something really big happened today and I can’t explain it but I just needed to know you were okay.” You smiled.

“I’m okay.” You peered back into your classroom. “School is almost done, I have to get back but I’ll see you when you at home, okay?”

“Yeah, yeah. Go teach some kids for me. I love you.”

“I love you too.” You hung up the phone and walked back in, still checking your phone.

“Ms. Y/L/N? Who is that in the picture with you on your phone?” You scrunched your eyebrows together, flipping the rectangle in your hand to look at the back. Your face relaxed when you saw the picture of you and him. Penelope had taken it when you were dancing with him to You Belong with Me in David’s backyard.

“That’s... That’s my bestfriend.” You spoke in a hushed tone.

“Is he your prince?” You let out a laugh through your nose.

“Yes. Yes, he is my prince.”

“Wow. That is adorable and now I have a favorite kid.” You smiled and looked at the time. The kids would be getting back in a minute so the both of you quickly cleaned up. You sat for a moment, nursing a Dr. Pepper while you waited for the sound of tiny feet rushing to the door. When you did you quickly stood up to open the door. The people outside the door quickly filled the room as you got ready to teach.

“Was your guys’ lunch good?” There were yeses around the room. “Well that is absolutely magnificent.” You turned to the front of the room to start teaching. “Should we get started on social studies now?”

“Alrighty ighty, that is all we have left today. Who knows what time it is?” Every kid from every table raised their hand in excitement. “Dominic.”

“Story time!” You smiled.

“That’s right! Now i want everyone to welcome our guest!” You grabbed Spencer’s hand and pulled him to the front of the classroom. He sat down in the chair you had pulled up. “This is my very good friend Mr. Reid. And Mr. Reid does really good story time voices so I need you all to listen,” You pointed to your ears with both hands. “Watch,” Your fingers moved to point at your eyes. “And think,” You moved your hands one last time to point at your head. “About the the story!” You winked at Spencer, signaling for him to get started.

“Hey kids!” There was an abundance of hellos and heys from around the room. “My name is Mr. Reid but you can call me Spencer. Today we are reading one of my all time favorite books!” He pulled out a book from behind his back. It was one that your father gave you many many years ago. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” He opened the book and began to read. “Every Who down in Who-Ville like Christmas a lot. But the Grinch who lived just north of Who-Ville did not!” Each voice differed from the other. His Grinch voice was hearty and deep making the children giggle, while his Who voice was higher and peppy. You sat next to the children, watching in awe just as they did. You didn’t look away not for a second. You didn’t have to. They were all entranced by his magical voices. No one talked and no one dared to move. The story was too compelling.

“And the minute his heart didn’t feel quite so tight, he whizzed with his load through the bright morning light, and brought back the toys! And the food for the feast! And he... He himself! The Grinch carved the roast beef.” He closed the book, soaking in the claps and whoops from the children. From you...

“Well Spencer that was absolutely fantastic! Do you guys agree?” Claps and screams floated around the room, bouncing off the walls to his ears. “Alright settle down, settle down. I know we are all very excited about the amazing story we just heard but we must get ready for our party!” You walked to front of the room and flicked on the lights that were off. “Okie dokie. I need everyone, when I say go, to walk to their cubbies and grab their coats and bags. Then I want everyone to walk back to their seats and place their belongings on the back of their chair before walking to get in line. I want no talking until we get in line so we can hurry and get down to the gym for the party! Ça sonne bien?” “Sound good?”

“Sounds good!” They all announced loudly.

“Alrighty, go!” They all rushed to stand up but walked careful around, packing up their bags and coats. “Your voices really are fantastic Mr. Reid. I think I might need you to come and read more often.” He blushed at your words.

“Well thank you Ms. Y/L/N. If we weren’t standing in a room filled with kindergarteners right now, I would totally kiss you.” You giggled and look down at your hands trying to hide the blush rising to your cheeks. “They really adore you ya’ know.”

“Not as much as they adore you Spence. I’ve never seen them so interested in a book before.” You looked around to see the little humans were all in line staring at you in silence. “Well...” You cleared your throat. “I heard that moms and dads are setting up right now, so I want everyone to be quiet and walk down the hallway single file. Can you do that for me?” They all nodded and you started walking down with them behind you to the gym. “Everyone go in and listen to Mrs. Jenkins so she can tell you what to do! I’ll be down to take outside for dismissal in a little! Be good for Mrs. Jenkins!” They all walked in their quickly leaving you and Spencer in the hallway. You grabbed his hand and pulled him back to your classroom. “Come on, I have something I want to show you.” You and him ran down the hallway to your room where you shut the door and walked to your desk. You pulled out a box wrapped in brown wrapping paper. You held it out. “Open it.”

He took the box carefully and slowly undid it. He opened the large purple box under the wrapping to the reveal a picture frame. It had a picture of you and him. It was from one of the dinners you went to. You had asked the waitress to take a photo while he wasn’t looking. You and him were laughing about something.

“Turn it over.” He did just that to see a note from you and the lyrics to You Belong with Me. As he read it you saw his eyes fill with tears. He set it down gently, careful not to break it before pulling you into a sweet kiss.

“Thank you Y/N/N. I love it, so so much.” You smiled. “I love you, so so much.”

“I love you too.” Your arms fell around your torso and his around your shoulders in a hug. He kissed your head before resting his chin on the same spot. You could stay this way for the rest of your life.

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You were woken up by the sun peeking through the blinds. You were cuddled up next to Spencer’s half clothed body. He was combing through your hair with his fingers.

“Mmm, good morning prince.” Your voice was thick with sleep.

“Good morning princess. Merry Christmas eve.” You smiled realizing what day it was.

“Merry Christmas eve.” You pulled yourself closer to him. “When did you get back last night?”

“Very late. I didn’t wanna wake you so I just got in bed and you cuddled close to me. I figured that would do until I saw you in the morning.” You chuckled lowly on his chest.

“I’m glad you’re back. I was nervous you would miss Christmas.” He placed a kiss on your head.

“I wouldn’t miss it for the world sweet girl. I wouldn’t even dream of it.” You pulled the sheets higher up to keep warm. “You excited for dinner tonight?” Your heart dropped when you remembered. You didn’t answer. Instead, you looked at your hands which were drawing shapes on Spencer’s stomach. “Baby? What’s wrong?”

“My dad. It’s my second Christmas without him. These dinner’s were his idea.” A lone tear rolled down your cheek and onto Spencer.

“Oh baby. I’m sorry. I know this may not be what you want to hear, but it gets better. I mean I speak from experience. I know our situations are a little different, but my dad may as well be dead. We don’t have to go if you don’t want either. I can only imagine how hard this all is for you.” You shook your head.

“I have to go. It’s to honor him really. Thank you.” He nodded and pressed another kiss on your head before getting up. “Prince, what are you doing?” He grabbed your hands and pulled you up.

“I am taking my amazing, beautiful, sweet, kind, fantastic girlfriend to our kitchen to make her coffee and breakfast.” You smiled and leaned into him.

“You might have to carry me.” So he did just that. He picked you up and carried you to the kitchen, placing you on the cold counter tops. “Jesus christ!” He looked at you with concern in his eyes.

“What?”

“I’m in a shirt and my underwear. This counter is fucking freezing.” He smiled and shook his head.

“Just sit still and look pretty while I make you coffee.” You rolled your eyes and put your hands under your thighs to try and keep them off the cold slab of rock. Not much later Spencer handed you a sweet cup of coffee. You had grown to like his overly sweetened coffee and now requested it. You sipped on the mug as Spencer rubbed his hands over your legs. They inched closer and closer to the inside of your thighs. You set down the mug and took his hands in yours.

“Baby.” He whined at your actions and snuck his hands out from yours, getting back to what he was doing. “I’m gonna be late to set up if you don’t quit it.” He smiled even more.

“You better call Rossi, and don’t even think about making a noise.”

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“I am going to kill you Spencer Reid! We are so late right now!” You ran around the bathroom putting in jewelry.

“That’s not what you said earlier!” You reminded you.

“Well earlier I was happy and now I am stressed because we are going to be late! Are you ready?” You looked from the bathroom doorway to see him sitting on the bed, completely ready.

“Waiting on you princess.”

“Save it.” You grabbed the presents from beside your bed. “Let’s go.”

The door opened to a very cheery Penelope. “Y/N! Oh my goodness you look absolutely gorgeous! Wow, you are just-”

“Penelope, let them in it’s cold outside.” You silently thanked JJ.

“Yes, sorry.” She opened the door to let the both of you inside. He took your coat to hang up while you went in to see your friends.

“JJ!” The girl pulled you into a hug. “I missed you.” She pulled away.

“I missed you too. I think your uncle did too.”

“Oh shit.” Your hand quickly covered your gaping mouth. “Something... let’s just go with something came up.” You felt an arm around your waist.

“Something most definitely came up.” You rolled your eyes.

“Hey pretty boy finally decided to show up. Y/N, how are you?”

“Very tired and ready to go to sleep. How are you D?”

“I could say the same. However none of us will ever say no to a meal from Rossi.”

“You can say that again!” You turned to see Penelope now in the living room reaching out a glass of wine to you. You graciously accepted.

“Thanks Pen. Speaking of, where is David?” You looked around the room and didn’t see him. “And Aaron?”

“I don’t actually know. Now, come on we have been waiting on your both to start eating and I am sure the boys are getting antsy.” You held Spencer’s hand as you walked into the dining room.

“Y/N!” You looked to see both little boys running at you. You didn’t even have a chance to know what was happening before they pummeled into you. You ended up falling backwards right onto your ass thanks to your decision to wear heels.

“Boys!” JJ quickly came and swept them up. “Y/N I am so sorry about that. Are you ok?” She reached out a hand to help you up while Spencer gripped your arm for extra support. They both helped you up and back to your feet.

“Yeah, I’m fine.” You smoothed out your dress. “I’m going to go get David and Aaron. I can only assume they are in his office talking about work.”

“Wait!” You turned to see Spencer grabbing your wrist. “I got it, go sit down.”

“Spence, I got it.”

“No, Y/N really. Let me.” He bit the inside of his cheek, a nervous habit.

“What is going on, why are you being so weird?” You folded your arms in front of your chest.

“Baby it’s nothing, just let me. Please.”

“Fine. Whatever, I’m gonna go sit then I guess.” You walked away without another word. The team could read you like a book. You were annoyed. Bothered. Upset. Confused even.

“Pretty girl, you ok?” You didn’t even look up to talk to Derek while you sat down.

“Fine.” You took a sip of your wine. “Why is Spencer being so weird? Like why couldn’t I just go get them? I mean David is my uncle not his. What is up with him? Was it me? Did I do something wrong?” You dropped your head into your hands. “Does he really just want to get away from me for a moment? Am I just overbearing?”

“Y/N.” You looked up at Emily. “He’s fine. Just... just trust us okay?” She could see you were still concerned but you agreed.

“Yeah. yeah, okay.” You took a large swig of wine and quickly refilled the glass.

You were awkward and cautious the rest of the night. You made sure not to be touchy, not to bring much up, not to talk to much really. You just tried to be in the background. This didn’t go unnoticed. Everyone noted how you would almost touch Spencer but pull yourself back. Or how you would open your mouth but close just as quickly as you opened it. They all noticed how closed off you became. Especially Spencer. He knew why but he wasn’t ready just yet. He had to go get the present from Rossi who had ordered it for him because he wasn’t very tech savvy.

“Present time!” Garcia announced. They had thought about just doing secret Santa, but you and Penelope had insisted on buying everyone gifts so you all had decided to just do presents. You all passed them around. JJ and her family were the first to open. Then Penelope, Derek, Emily, Rossi, Hotch and Jack, Spencer, and finally it was your turn.

The Jareau-LaMontagne’s had gotten you a blanket and spa day kit. They knew how kids were, having one, and thought that you might need something about having to be around them for hours 5 days a week. Penelope got you stuff for teaching. Derek got you a gift card for your favorite store. Emily got a necklace you had told her about months before. David got you lots of candles and your favorite snacks. Aaron got you and Spencer some useful household things. Spencer got you a cardigan to match one of your favorites of his.

“Thank you guys, I really loved it all.” You smiled at all of your friends.

“Actually, I have one more thing for you.” You turned to look at Spencer with scrunched eyebrows. He pulled out a small black box and you thought you might throw up. “Don’t worry. It’s not what you think, I’m not proposing.” You let out a breath of relief. He opened the small box to reveal 2 rings. One was a thicker ring with the cut out of a dinosaur and the other, a dainty ring with the dinosaur cut out attached. Your eyes welled up with tears.

“Baby...” He the smaller one out and placed it on your left ring finger.

“It’s a promise ring. A promise of my love for you.” You pulled him in for a kiss not even caring for the audience around you. When you pulled away you buried your face in his neck and hugged him as he pulled you into his lap. “I love you sweet girl. Don’t forget it.” All of your worries floated away as he said those words. He loved you and that is all you ever needed.

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yandere-society · 4 years

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Day 1 | Cold Earth

Synopsis: The king is such an arrogant and vain grinch, commanding you to come into work on Christmas of all days! Although you realize that he might be more harmful than the green whovian himself as you take the first step into his vacant, golden palace.

The 12 Days of Black Christmas Event Masterlist

Pairing: Jin x Female Reader

Admin: @roses-ruby

Warnings: Yandere themes

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The rich may exist on earth but live in a whole different world.

There’s a saying familiar to this or something, correct? Well whatever it was, as you stomped up the large marbled stairs, carrying your heavy skirt with nimble fingers, you most definitely had to agree with the proverb. You step up to the very large golden door, decorated with the carvings of vines and flowers and two small angels who held horns in their palms on each side. Two huge men stood on each end, with spears in their muscular arms and a sharp look in their otherwise empty eyes. Standing as tranquil as a statue and facing straight ahead. As you inch your neck back to take a good, long look at the magnificent entrance, an uneasiness fills your body.

You were sure you wouldn’t have to come here today of all days.

Cold winter air blew swiftly around you, and your limbs shivered frigidly. With a sigh, you comb the messy strands of your hair with your fingers. It was a must to look presentable before him. The sky was a pale white, covered in thin wisps of clouds. Yet the men did not move an inch, not even a slight tremble in their burly stance.

“I was asked to meet the King.”

The man on your right glances at you for the first time, studying your identity with trained scrutiny. Yet you were not affected, you had been through these same gates – these same men – many, many times. After a few seconds, the men turned on their heel, in complete sync and began to push open the heavy door.

As usual, a quiet dread surrounds you and you take one last glimpse at your surroundings. The castle area, just north of your village was strikingly barren compared to the village that was filled with merry for the holidays. Somewhere beyond the castle grounds, you spot the messenger that brought you here giving you a vacant stare. Your family had been wary, but you told them you’d return quickly. Who could deny the king, Kim Seokjin, anyway?

There was never any snow where you lived, even when temperatures plummeted way below freezing. You were sure there was a reasonable explanation for the drought, but a part of you pondered on the thought that it was because the crown prince – no King himself who hated snow, the holidays, the happiness alike. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the world began turning the other direction once he queried. He was just that powerful, that spoiled. Yet you could not help but empathize with your village kids, having to go another Christmas without the wonder of snow.

Maybe it would be better if he lived in another world.

You step into the golden palace, your humble shoes leaving a trail of silent patter amongst the vast floor. It was gleaming, so much so, that you could spot your hunched reflection as you walked towards the throne with your head held down and hands clamped together. That was how he preferred for peasants to enter. Perhaps he’d allow you leniency, but you did not wish to cross that line of boundary with him. It wasn’t any warmer in the palace, at least not for anyone from the village. Even without raising your head, you could feel his stare burning through you as you came closer and closer to his throne.

Following your training, you halted at least a good 10 feet from where he sat, on such a high pedestal for such a raised king.

“You called for me, sire?”

The quiet depth echoing amongst the walls was haunting. Though there were large windows placed behind the multiple pillars, there was never any sun that shined into the palace as if it was cursed. Yet the chandeliers made the gold so bright it gave you a headache. There was a stillness around these halls that would never stand in competition with the coziness of a small peasant’s warm fireplace. It was like a beat less, bleak heartbeat. Your hatred for this wretched palace was interrupted by the king’s loud voice.

“Tell me servant, do you know what day it is today?”

It had been a while since he hadn’t addressed you with your real name. Now you were sure something was wrong. “…Christmas morning, sire.”

“Yes, it’s Christmas morning…and I suppose your family is warm by the fire, spreading holiday cheer back home?”

“Why…yes, they spent all day yesterday preparing.”

You couldn’t help breaking into a small smile, thinking of your dad relaxing around the large fireplace. Thankfully your older cousin had bought enough wood from the forest to last for the week. Mom was roasting her duck in oven. Your siblings must have been running around, playing with their new wooden toys and screaming their lungs out with the neighbor’s kids. Then there was your uncle, who was probably drunk off of the eggnog you had made while your aunt nags at him. It had been a long, hard year. Working your fingers to the bone at this lifeless palace for this heartless prince. But it had all been worth it as you could now provide them with the Christmas of their dreams.

Now you wish you could be there to spend it with them…and your fiancé.

“That sounds nice,” He tells you, but you could not feel the sincerity in his words. “You want to know how I spent my Christmas morning?”

Before you could respond, he jumps out of his seat. His bulky red robe meets the floor with a thud as he begins stepping off his pedestal. You could feel yourself physically shrink with his every step.

“I spent my morning alone -step- My parents resting in their graves and my relatives as useful as garbage. I just beheaded the last of them this morning, did you know?” -step-

You stood still, arms still crossed, and posture still bent. But you were a complete mess inside, desperately wanting to run away the closer he came.

“Then, as I was relaxing in my bath and thinking about you-” You tightened your hands, “About our last conversation, one of my knights dared to disturb me. And before I could put him to death -step- I came to learn of quite a particular piece of literature popular with you village folk.” -step-

“Some peasant, an inadequate man really, seems to have made his name around town by creating nursery level rhymes-”

-step-

“-about me.”

Your eyes widened in horror.

“Talking nonsense about how my shoes are too tight. About how my head isn’t screwed on right…about how my heart is two sizes too small.”

“About how I’m a… ‘grinch.’”

He stopped right in front of you. You could see yourself, your bowed head, in his spotless shoes. He smelled of untainted luxury. Your eyes were watering, and you wanted to close them, but you were frozen.

“Tell me, my love. Do my shoes look too tight?”

No. No. No. NO! Tell him no! It was a trained instinct, but you couldn’t say anything – couldn’t even move. All you could do was unclasp your mouth for a pathetically breathy exhale. Just then you felt cold fingers underneath your jaw, lifting you up into a standing position. And for the first time since you entered, you saw your king. His beautiful ghostly face, the unmatched ethereal features, his expensive purple suit. Plated in pure silk and tied together by his big fur robe. So beautiful. So cold.

“Is my head not screwed on right?” His pillow lips and puppy gaze moved along leisurely.

You shake your head, movements limited by his fingers. He rubs your chin with his thumb as he studies your face.

“And when I gave you my heart…did it feel two sizes too light as you held it within your palm?”

You didn’t know how to answer him. Of course, you had known of the tyrant’s feelings towards you. His incessant staring as you wiped his windows. The way he had you do everything for him, like button his shirts or comb his hair…as if he was a small child. Even his constant need to have you right beside him. Not doing anything, just standing. All while he watches you like a hawk. Some interactions had been more personal…more sensual than others.

His confession last week also kind of gave it away.

And just what were you to do? Say no? To the king and get beheaded? So, to save yourself you had lied. Told him to give you a week to think about it. But actually tonight, you had planned to run away with your fiancé. Someplace far away, where the king wouldn’t find you. Where even his mighty talons wouldn’t reach. That’s what your family had prepared for, all through yesterday – your departure. All you wanted was this…just one last Christmas with your loved ones. One where you could actually afford to give them joy.

“N-no…” You say, thinking about the consequences they’d have to face.

“Then why did you crush it so easily by trying to marry the guy who writes all these terrible things about me?”

It was just this one poem. The one you had begged him not to publish. The king’s heartless reputation was well-known amongst the village folk. Used to joke around with and lighten their impoverished lives, for even if they weren’t as rich as the king, they had at least a soul. Still you were always fearful this gossip fodder would get back to him, that one day one of his spies around the city would be able to fit in with the villagers. All the others were easy to spot, with their monotone gazes and pulled faces. Nonetheless your fiancé stuck true to his writer’s heart. That was what you loved about him the most.

“I…I…I’m s-sorry…”

“My sweet love,” He moves closer, his brisk fingers trailing down your shoulder and grasping your arm. For someone so malevolent, how could he resemble such an angel? “What do you think…this ‘grinch’ creature would do to someone like your fiancé?”

“N-no p-please…I’m sorry.”

“Unlike what you think…I am neither green nor heartless.” He places his other hand on your face, wiping away tears you didn’t know existed. “I might let them all live.”

You gasp in pleasant surprise. Could this be a Christmas miracle?

“All you have to do, is never leave my side again.” His voice grew bitter and dull eyes filled with animosity. “You aren’t allowed outside of the palace any more and you never get to see them again, understand?”

You just stood there in shock and agony.

“Don’t be so sad my darling, isn’t this what you were planning in the first place? I’ve merely just fulfilled your wish.”

As you stand there, feeling light headed in his freezing arms, inside his frozen palace, he smiles. You will no longer get to see your mother’s smile or bicker with your dad and cousins. You won’t get to gossip with the neighbor or play with your siblings. You will no longer get to be with the man you love.

You will become a hollow soul, like the men outside. Robbed of all your warmth. Alive only for the grinch’s pleasure.

“Merry Christmas.” He smiles, and for a second it really did resemble the evil grin your fiancé had described in his works. Once he squeezes your arm, the gears in the back of your brain began to turn again like you were trained.

“Merry Christmas.” You squeak back, as he engulfs you in the coldest hug you’ve ever received.

Welcome to his world.

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neelamwishes-blog · 5 years

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Best Christmas Wishes

Christmas Day Wishes For Friends : Hey, it's again Merry Christmas and time to celebrate with companions! In spite of the fact that this event is agreeable with all relations however most with companions. On this delights event of Merry Christmas, give your companions best Christmas messages to demonstrate that you care for them and you haven't overlooked them by any stretch of the imagination. Look down and send an ideal message from our magnificent Christmas wishes for companion gathering. You may share your Christmas wish on your Facebook, Instagram profile with labeling your closest companions.

Christmas Wishes for Friends

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Christmas is an ideal opportunity to be showered with affection and gift. I trust Santa will bring the best for you since you merit it. Wishing you Merry Christmas!

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I recall how I asked in my adolescence for having a closest companion throughout everyday life. I didn't realize my desire would work out as expected sometime in the not so distant future. Joyful Christmas my companion!

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Companions dependably love regardless of how much imperfections you have in you. I'm wishing you bliss and gift in your life my companion.

The delight of this blessed event will most likely fill your existence with everlasting satisfaction. May the joy remains with you for eternity. Joyful Christmas!

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Best Christmas Messages For Friends

Your family is fortunate to have you. I am additionally fortunate to have you as a companion. May God dependably ensure you and adore you. May your satisfaction and joy broaden. May you feel them in the totally different year. You, merit it, Merry Christmas, dear!

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Where would I be able to locate a closest companion like you? Not at the North Pole, that is without a doubt. This year realize that the best blessing in my life is a closest companion like you. Cheerful Christmas.

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What have you wanted for this Christmas? Concerning me, I wished our companionship to keep going forever! Joyful Christmas!

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It is the soul of fraternity in the cheer of Christmas that makes it so radiant. Kindliness is nevertheless the appearance of the soul of Christ. Cheerful Christmas!

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No blooms, No inflatables, No adorable illustrations, No happy kid's shows, Just a basic Christmas wish straight from my heart, May the adoration in our heart never at any point leave! Cheerful Christmas!

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You are a proof of how great God is. You have spared me from forlornness simply like how Jesus spared us. Have a Merry Christmas.

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You better not yell, you better not mope, You ought to be decent, you should remain insightful on the grounds that Santa is coming to see you! Cheerful Christmas!

May you generally wind up around the Christmas tree, singing hymns with the best of companions.

Having you as my companion makes me feel as though it is Christmas consistently. The glow and solace that accompanies this season helps me to remember you.

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The vast majority of my companions are typical, rational, refined, average, scholarly and respectful people… Just need to thank you for breaking the dreariness! Cheerful Christmas!

Figure out how to live amicably, both in melody and collaborations. Christmas is an opportunity to value the companions you cherish, and the comprehension between related spirits.

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What I am most thankful for this Christmas are my extraordinary companions like you. You are now the ideal blessing!

Love your companions as your family, and they will turn out to be family you cherish. Joyful Christmas!

You would never give me a superior Christmas present than our fellowship. I am sure that I'll keep on getting that blessing this year.

Watch the motion pictures you adore, sing the songs from your childhood, and make sure to recall every moment and every hour to keep. Joyful Christmas Friend!

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Wishing our Friends a Joyous Christmas loaded up with Peace, Love, and Prosperity. All the best for a Healthy New Year!

This is the season to wish each other love, satisfaction and harmony. These are my most extreme wishes for you, Merry Christmas my dear closest companion.

Cheerful Christmas to my closest companion, the individual who endures every one of my deficiencies and cherishes me in any case. Goodness and happy new year as well.

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Christmas is noticeable all around! Wishing all of you the delight, expectation and great bear, appreciate the enjoyment of the period. Joyful Christmas!

To my closest companion: nothing would ever undersell my excitement for you, not even Christmas itself. Have a happy one.

Numerous years prior, I wanted that Santa will give me a genuine companion. At that point, I met you and we turned out to be closest companions. Much obliged to you for the kinship.

I adore you as my companion. I wish that for this season, may you be a similar individual that you are. May you be honored with more individuals that will value the genuine companion in you!

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You Can’t Miss the Finest Christmas Markets in Europe 2019

Boughs of prickled inexperienced holly adorns the highest of cabined huts. Bratwursts sizzle within the crisp night time air. Mitten-hands maintain cups of heat mulled wine. The jingling sounds of All I Need for Christmas may be heard from far and extensive. It will possibly solely imply one factor – the Christmas markets are on their means and your presents is required!

Amsterdam Christmas Markets

It’s not a well-kept secret that Amsterdam is likely one of the prettiest cities in Europe, particularly when the winter climate hits and the canals are glossed over with a transparent sheen of ice, prepared for the courageous souls that skate throughout them. However for those who’re new to this Dutch gem, and desirous to keep away from the areas which can be bustling with bicycles, Contiki is readily available to indicate you the magic of Christmas. Suppose fairy-lights, holly and ivy above quaint cafes, mulled wine steaming from outdoors teapots and sufficient Christmas bushes to be rockin’ round till the brand new yr – yuletide be sorry to overlook it!

Paris Christmas Markets

Paris for Christmas? The town might be the romantic capital of the world however the annual Christmas markets take it to the dizzying heights of romance that you just solely see within the films.

If you happen to’re spending your day as a vacationer and lapping up the Parisian tradition, climbing to the 2nd ground of the Eiffel Tower or catching a glimpse of the Mona Lisa on the Louvre, then the Magic of Christmas (or La Magie de Noel for all of the fluent French audio system) is subsequent to this world-famous museum. Right here, you’ll get to stroll by way of the miniature village of cabined picket huts, selecting up selfmade pastries or warming the cockles with a French wine tipple or three.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the Paris metropolis centre and enterprise into the cultural hub of Montemartre. Residence to the Sacre-Couer, that means the Sacred Coronary heart of Paris, this pleasant spot provides you Instagram-worthy views of the town (spot the Eiffel Tower within the distance!) and genuine Parisian cafes stuffed with heat croissants and ache au chocolat. This Christmas market is a traditional selection for anybody into the humanities and crafts, with many individuals of the humanities utilizing Montemartre as inspiration for his or her work and showcasing them on the market!

Barcelona Christmas Markets

The thriving Spanish metropolis of Barcelona units the usual excessive for the magic of Christmas with a sleigh-full of Christmas markets with all Santa’s most interesting goodies.

A Christmas market in opposition to the backdrop of Gaudi’s most interesting buildings? Sure please. Fira de Nadal de la Sagrada Familia sits in entrance of one of the well-known buildings on the earth – La Sagrada Familia. With over 100 stalls to get pleasure from and the person in purple himself doing his rounds, it’s the proper place to take the household for a stroll in a winter wonderland.

There’s snow means that you just’ll run out of Christmas markets in Barca although, particularly with its oldest Christmas truthful, Fira de Santa Llucia bringing the North Pole to this European hotspot. Suppose Nativity scenes, arts and crafts, Christmas bushes aplenty and sufficient tapas to feed a nation – we’re reserving our tickets already…

Rome Christmas Markets

There’s no higher time to go to Rome than when it’s dusted with a wintery layer of white snow and your Contiki tour can take you there. The romance, the historical past, the magic of Christmas cloaking the Coliseum; it’s sufficient to make you need it to be Christmas day-after-day!

Wrap your self up in opposition to the winter chill and benefit from the smells of chestnuts roasting on an open fireplace on the Piazza Navona Christmas market by Bernini’s Quattro Fiumi. Whether or not you’ve been naughty or good this yr, you’ll nonetheless be handled to festive rides on the nostalgic carousel, get pleasure from stay Christmas acts and distinctive arty presents that you just received’t discover wherever else on the earth. Bought a starvation pang that chestnuts simply can’t fill? Give your candy tooth precisely what it’s searching for with some scrumptious Roman sweets. Properly, what they are saying, when in Rome…

Venice Christmas Markets

Venice wants little in the best way of introduction however what you may not know is that this Italian metropolis is a festive gem come December time. Main as much as the massive day, the entire of Camp Santo Stefano turns into dwelling to a live-singing, all-dancing, food-offering, present-buying Christmas Village. Sure you learn this proper, not a market however an entire village awaits you. This traditional Christmas expertise provides you all of the genuine Italian traditions that you just dream of – selfmade breads, buttered pastries, olive oils, balsamic vinegars, pastas and naturally, flavour-filled panettone freshly baked and prepared on your Christmas Day dinner desk. The meals isn’t the one factor that ought to be setting your coronary heart racing, there’s so many great present concepts that you just received’t must go for an Amazon present card late Christmas Eve. This might stop an entire load of arguments on 25th December morning…

Vienna Christmas Markets

Ah Austria, you absolute magnificence. With its rolling hills and breath-taking landscapes, it’s nearly inconceivable to not fall immediately in love with this nation and least not, it’s capital metropolis Vienna. Famed for its unforgettable festive markets, Vienna has develop into a trending Christmas vacation spot over latest years, with each Instagram story inside a 12-country radius giving us FOMO for opting out of the Vienna-life and staying put within the flu-infested workplace.

However this yr, it may very well be you displaying off in your Insta story with panoramic pictures of the Viennese Dream Christmas Market, sat in entrance of the Metropolis Corridor and illuminated by hundreds of gold twinkling lights. Right here, you’ll be taught easy methods to take advantage of scrumptious festive cookies this aspect of Europe, prepared so that you can showcase your culinary expertise on Christmas Day. While you’re tackling the chunky chocolate dough, you possibly can singalong to the Christmas carols, carried out stay by choirs from throughout the nation, earlier than exploring the impartial stalls for handmade jewelry, scented candles and soaps, and chocolate. Heaps and LOTS of chocolate. Mmmm.

Berlin Christmas Markets

There’s no Christmas market extra genuine than in its authentic birthplace – Germany. The Germans know easy methods to delight company of their nation and it’s with Christmas Markets bursting on the seams with Bratwursts, Currywursts and mainly, any large, deliciously meaty sausage ending in ‘wurst’.

If you happen to’re within the capital having fun with selfies by the Brandenburg Gate or Checkpoint Charlie, then it’s nearly Grinch-like to not take a sneak peek into the festive markets. We all know it’s not all about dimension however for those who’re searching for a giant one (market that’s), then head to Spandau – it’s big. Embellished with hundreds of fairy lights and an entire host of great twinkling decorations illuminating the town far and extensive, it’s secure to say that they positively do comprehend it’s Christmas. Right here’s our tip although, ensure you attempt some conventional Stollen, Spritzgebäck and Lebkuchen washed down with a cup of piping German mulled wine.

London Christmas Markets

Don’t overlook Contiki excursions begin in London and London does massive nicely. Massive Ferris wheels. Massive bridges. Massive skyscrapers. And most significantly, they sleigh it with BIG Christmas markets.

The preferred Christmas market that this cosmopolitan metropolis has to supply is the aptly dubbed – Winter Wonderland. Located in the course of London’s Hyde Park, Winter Wonderland welcomes over 1,000,000 guests each December to have fun the festive season with heart-stopping rides, stay leisure (suppose Cinderella on skates – like actually) and a Christmas market crammed with trinkets, sizzling chocolate, handmade jewelry, personalised Christmas playing cards and an entire host of different festive delights so that you can get pleasure from.

If the busyness of Winter Wonderland places you off, you possibly can have a calmer festive expertise at London’s Southbank. Though on a a lot smaller scale, the Southbank Christmas market provides you the house to see every cabin’s choices at your individual leisure while tucking right into a roasted marshmallow or cup of eggnog as you browse!

There’s a lot to see and uncover in Europe in winter time, least not when Contiki supply excursions that take you to those Christmassy-decorated cities. We’ve received the excursions, have you ever received your passport?

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Hot Topics Recap: Holiday Showcase 2018

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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Following are the latest 2018 Holiday Season news releases and story ideas for reporters, bloggers and media outlets. These recaps, curated by Business Wire, provide reporters and bloggers around the globe instant access to the latest news releases, providing relevant and trending content to share with their audiences. Discover more news via Business Wire’s Hot Topic recaps or create a custom news feed specific to your needs here. This service is provided at no charge to members of the media and financial communities.

SALT LAKE CITY–In the Holiday Countdown, Will Your Shipping Strategy Bring Success? Source: Visible Supply Chain Management

ATLANTA–Trio of Hazardous Holidays Threaten U.S. Highway Travelers; Thanksgiving is Past, but Christmas and New Year’s Danger Looms Source: Road Safe America

PHOENIX–This Holiday Season, PetSmart® and its Shoppers Give More than Two Million Plush Toys to Local Communities and Generate $885,000 to Support Pets in Need Source: PetSmart, Inc.

ORANGE, Calif.–Western Dental Plays Santa Claus Source: Western Dental

WASHINGTON–Escape the Holiday Hustle and Bustle with a Sneak Peek of National Geographic’s New Series Valley of the Boom Source: National Geographic

MEMPHIS, Tenn.–Merry Maids Helps You Prepare for Inevitable Holiday Surprises Source: Merry Maids

ORANGE, Calif.–Western Dental Recommends Check-ups for Kids During the Holiday Season Source: Western Dental

PURCHASE. N.Y.–Mastercard SpendingPulse: Online Shopping Shines Bright This Holiday Season Source: Mastercard Investor Relations

The City Choir of Washington (TCCW) Extends the Holiday Season with Twelfth Night Celebration Source: The City Choir of Washington

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–Southeastern Grocers Exceeds Goal of 20 Million Meals* Donated to Feeding America® in 2018 Source: Southeastern Grocers, Inc.

BEDFORD, Mass.–NativeScript-Powered Portable North Pole App Exceeds a Quarter Million Unique Sessions Per Day Leading into Final Week of Holiday Season Source: Progress

PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO–Times Square Gets Cheesy This Holiday Season with Kraft American Singles Source: The Kraft Heinz Company

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.–The Cheesecake Factory Makes Last-Minute Holiday Gift Card Shopping Twice as Sweet with Double the Rewards Online for One Day Only, December 20, 2018 Source: The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

LOS ANGELES–MapleStory M Introduces New Evan Class and Mini-Games Source: Nexon America Inc.

MIAMI–An Effective Remedy to Curb Holiday Stress Source: Quietud Sagrada

HAMILTON, N.J.–How Retailers Handle Returns Influences Consumer Buying Habits According to Research from Voxware Source: Voxware

REDMOND, Wash.–Nintendo Switch is the Fastest-Selling Video Game System of This Generation Source: Nintendo

BURBANK, Calif.–DC Universe: the Ultimate Holiday Binge-Watching Destination Anchored with the Season Finale of Original Series Titans on December 21 Source: DC UNIVERSE

WASHINGTON–November Retail Sales Increase 5 Percent Over 2017, Putting Holiday Spending on Track to Meet NRF Forecast Source: National Retail Federation

BOSTON–College Savings: A Gift Idea That Lasts For Years Source: MEFA

REYKJAVIK, Iceland–Iceland Naturally Releases “Christmas is Coming” Video About Iceland’s Christmas Yule Lads Just in Time for The Holidays Source: Iceland Naturally

WASHINGTON–Historic Hotels of America Announces The 2018 Top 25 Most Magnificent Gingerbread Displays at Historic Hotels in the United States of America Source: Historic Hotels of America

LOS ANGELES–Iconic Holiday Curmudgeon Returns to Mobile in Jam City’s Panda Pop “Grinchmas” Takeover Source: Jam City

SEATTLE–Amazon Extends Holiday Free Shipping Promotion to December 18 and Expands Prime FREE One-Day Shipping (or faster) to 10,000 Cities and Towns Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

CHICAGO–Yule Forget About It: People Forget the Majority of Gifts They Receive, According to a New Groupon SurveySource: Groupon

SAN FRANCISCO–WILLIAMS SONOMA AND STREETEASY PARTNER WITH AWARD-WINNING GINGERBREAD ARTIST TO BUILD ‘GINGERBREAD CITY’ Source: Williams Sonoma

MIAMI–CareCloud Helps Ease Holiday Stress for Urgent Care Centers Source: CareCloud

MENLO PARK, Calif.–Christmas 2018 Powered by Deliv Source: Deliv

LOS ANGELES–Want a Bigger Bonus this Holiday Season? Be a Team Player, According to a Korn Ferry Sales Compensation Analysis Source: Korn Ferry

NEW YORK–Find the Perfect Last-Minute Gift at Macy’s Source: Macy’s

IRVING, Texas–Creative Gifting Made Easy: Michaels Kids Gift Shop Offers Perfect Last-Minute Gifts for Holiday 2018Source: The Michaels Companies, Inc.

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.–Kohl’s Offers Last-Minute Holiday Shoppers Around-The-Clock Shopping and Free In-Store Pick Up Through Christmas Eve Source: Kohl’s

WESTBOROUGH, Mass.–Has Santa Been Stumped? Americans Are Running Out of Gift Ideas, According to Survey by BJ’s Wholesale Club Source: BJ’s Wholesale Club

DENVER–SendGrid Publishes Industry’s First Inbox Protection Rate to Increase Cybersecurity and Privacy Transparency Around the Holidays Source: SendGrid, Inc.

LOS ANGELES–Holidays Can be Stressful for Children with Autism and Their Families Source: Alternative Behavior Strategies

SOMERSET, N.J.–Oticon Opn Hearing Aids Save Christmas for Santa Claus Source: Oticon

MONTREAL–CCM Inspires Youth Hockey Players to Do Good This Holiday Season Source: CCM Hockey

LOWELL, Ark.–J.B. Hunt Announces Participation in Wreaths across America for Fifth Consecutive Year Source: J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

WASHINGTON–Insurance Fraud Grinches: 9 Most-Brazen Insurance Scammers of 2018 Source: Coalition Against Insurance Fraud

NEW YORK–Gillette Venus Teams Up with YouTube Star Remi Cruz for Limited-Edition Razor Source: Procter & Gamble

AUSTIN, Texas–From Holiday Ecommerce to Personalized Learning Experiences, WP Engine’s Digital Experience Platform Enabled Customer Success in 2018 Source: WP Engine

BELLEVUE, Wash.–T-Mobile CEO John Legere Serves Up Leadership Advice and a Mean Pot Roast – in New #SlowCookerSunday CookbookSource: T-Mobile

DALLAS–Mr. Cooper Survey: Holidays Bring Spending Stress to Many Americans Source: Mr. Cooper

NEW YORK–MoviePass Subscribers Get Value-Added Options in 2019 Pricing Plans Source: Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc.

MELVILLE, N.Y.–Equifax Identity Theft Data Poses Risk for Retailers and Shoppers This Holiday Season Source: Intellicheck

SANTA PAULA, Calif.–Limoneira’s 12 Days of Citrus: Surprising Ways to Use Citrus Fruits to Give the Holidays an Unexpected Twist Source: Limoneira Company

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–Psst, Boss, Here’s What Your Employees Want Most This Holiday — Meaningful Work Source: ServiceNow

NORRISTOWN, Pa.–Wild Lights Winter Holiday Festival Opens at Elmwood Park Zoo Source: GES Events

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–Holiday Survey Reveals Consumer Shopping Habits This Season Source: Quotient Technology Inc.

NEW YORK–Barnes & Noble Announces Top Gifts to Make the Holidays Special This Season Source: Barnes & Noble, Inc.

AUSTIN, Texas–Whole Foods Market Spreads Holiday Cheer With Return Of 12 Days of Cheese Source: Whole Foods Market

TANNERSVILLE, Pa.–A Heartwarming Story from FDNY Foundation and Camelback Resort to Brighten Your Holiday Season Source: Camelback Resort

ORANGE, Calif.–Western Dental Offers Tips on How to Maintain Good Oral Health During the Holidays Source: Western Dental

FAIRFAX, Va.–Apple Federal Credit Union Tips Help Consumers Avoid Email Scams this Holiday Season Source: Apple Federal Credit Union

CINCINNATI–‘Tis the (Flu) Season: Cintas Offers Tips to Reduce the Spread of Infection During Holiday Travel Source: Cintas Corporation

NEW YORK–B&H Launches Digital Gifting for the Holidays Source: B&H

NEW YORK–Celebrate National Believe Day At Macy’s With Double Donations to Make-A-Wish® and Wishes Across America Source: Macy’s

PITTSBURGH–IDI Consulting Launches Fourth Annual Toys for Tots Drive Source: IDI Consulting

MEMPHIS, Tenn.–FedEx Helps Deliver Holiday Joy with Mobile Gifting Truck Source: FedEx Corp.

LOS ANGELES–PuppySpot Advocates Responsible Puppy Gifting This Holiday Season Source: PuppySpot

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–Books-A-Million Announces 2018 Holiday Gift Guide Recommendations Source: Books-A-Million

LEXINGTON, Ky.–Holiday Gift Idea: A&W Launches Centennial Book to Benefit Disabled Vets Source: A&W Restaurants

NEW YORK–Majority of Americans Want to Buy Online and Pick-up In-store to Reduce Holiday Shopping Stress This Year Source: Synchrony

NEW YORK–Tim Hortons® U.S. Swaps Snowballs for Snowbits This Holiday Season Source: Tim Hortons®

WASHINGTON–WGL Energy Partners with Children’s National to Light Up Washington Region through ‘Light Up Dr. Bear’ Donation Campaign Source: WGL Energy Services, Inc.

NEW YORK–Barnes & Noble Announces Storytime Pajama Party Featuring The Polar Express in Stores NationwideSource: Barnes & Noble, Inc.

NAPLES, Fla.–Six Out of 10 Americans are Anxious About Bills and Nearly Half are Late on Paying Them, Study ShowsSource: ACI Worldwide

LEHI, Utah & SAN FRANCISCO–Ancestry Breaks November Sales Record Source: Ancestry

ARLINGTON, Va.–Online Shopping and Cyber Monday Break Records Over Thanksgiving Week, Says CTA Source: Consumer Technology Association

NEW YORK–Monetate’s Five Day Global Holiday Ecommerce Analysis Reveals A Drop in Shopping Cart Conversion RateSource: Monetate

SEATTLE–Amazon Announces Record-Breaking Holiday Shopping Weekend: Cyber Monday Once Again Becomes the Single Biggest Shopping Day in the Company’s History with the Most Products Ordered Worldwide Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO–QUESTLOVE DEBUTS POPCORN COLLECTION WITH WILLIAMS SONOMA Source: Williams Sonoma

PHOENIX–DollarDays’ Nonprofit Purchasing Index Reports Top 10 Most-Wanted Items for the Holiday Season Source: DollarDays

WASHINGTON–Thanksgiving Weekend Multichannel Shopping Up Almost 40 Percent Over Last Year Source: National Retail Federation

LOS ANGELES–Top 5 Reasons to Give the Gift of Popcornopolis Source: Popcornopolis

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.–Shop, Save & Ship: Holidays are Handled Thanks to Staples Source: Staples

WESTBOROUGH, Mass.–So Many Pains, So Little Time! BJ’s Wholesale Club Saves Members from Holiday Hassles with Convenient Shopping Solutions Source: BJ’s Wholesale Club

SEATTLE–“Alexa, Donate to Toys for Tots” Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

REDMOND, Wash.–Nintendo Hits Big Milestones from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday Source: Nintendo

BOSTON–Wayfair Reports 58% Increase in Direct Retail Sales for Peak Five-Day Holiday Shopping Weekend Source: Wayfair, Inc.

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千呼萬喚，耶誕節終於到了，孩子們除了有盼啊盼的聖誕禮物們，還有為期兩個禮拜左右的winter break呢！！耶誕佳期您已經做好計畫要去那兒玩了嗎? 歡迎參考SOFUN小編們整理的耶誕活動篇喔！！想走遠一點的，可參考「2017南加瘋聖誕！！ SOFUN 精選24個不容錯過的聖誕佳期活動～」，如果想留在聖地牙哥的話，也可以參考「假日不煩惱～隨便挑一個吧！聖地牙哥十二月冬季假期不斷電！」，也可以去鄰近社區、參考裝飾地美輪美奐的聖誕燈飾喔！小編們先祝大家Happy holidays，也要準備出門玩耍啦～～～

周末去哪 Fun？SOFUN 帶您漫遊OC & LA~

Winter Fest OC(12/21-1/7)(OC)

在橙縣Costa Mesa將舉辦Orange County Winter Fest, 有八條高達150英呎的滑雪道、也有南加最大的戶外溜冰場，夜間會放煙火和人造雪、有阿爾卑斯山的村落和燈飾迷宮、20多個嘉年華遊樂設施和景點、節日娛樂表演，在聖誕夜還會有聖誕老人駕乘麋鹿飛越整個展場喔～！

時間: Dec 21 Thur to Jan 7 Sun, 5:00 pm to 10:00 om

地點: Costa Mesa 88 Fair Drive 88 OC Fair＆Event Center。

票價:門票10美元起，Groupon上有優惠。

網站: winterfestoc.com。

Celebrate the Holidays with Seth MacFarlane(12/22-23)(OC)

奧斯卡獎提名和格萊美提名作家、歌手、演員、配音員、製片人和導演Seth MacFarlane 將在橙縣展開首演，他將以獨特具磁性的男中音演唱一些聖誕節的經典歌曲。

時間: Dec 22 Fri & Dec 23 Sat, 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm

地點: 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa。

票價: 35-169。

網站: pacificsymphony.org 。

Newport Beach Christmas lights Cruises(now-12/31)(OC)

即便新港灘相當有名的聖誕燈船遊行活動（Newport Beach Christmas Parade）在上禮拜結束了，但新港灘的Newport Landing 和Davey’s Locker直到年底（12/31）前每晚都會有三班聖誕燈飾渡輪可乘坐，在約75分鐘的遊河時間內您可以看到碼頭邊的餐廳的千萬盞聖誕燈飾，絕對讓您看得目不轉睛，感受到浪漫又溫馨的耶誕氣氛。

時間: now to Dec 31 Sun, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

地點: 303 Palm St., Newport Beach（Newport Landing） / 400 Main St., Newport Beach, CA 92661（Davey’s Locker）

票價: 32元起

官網: christmasparadeboats.com

Marvel at magnificent marine mammals(12/23)(LA)

如果您家的寶貝對鯨魚、海獅、海獺等哺乳類動物很有興趣的話，可別錯過洛杉磯長灘知名的太平洋水族館（Aquarium of the Pacific）在本週六舉行的親子活動。這活動專為4至6歲的孩子與一位陪同大人設計的課程，共有四個station，孩子們可以了解哺乳動物的共同特點、還有如何區分海豹和海獅、摸摸看海獺柔軟的皮、還會有海洋主題的diy手工藝課程再把作品帶回家喔！課程約半小時左右，含於門票內。

時間: Dec 23 Sat, 10:00 am. to 11:30 am

地點: Long Beach, Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, Ca

票價:　$49.00 per adult/child pair; $20.00 per additional guest $36.00 for Aquarium member pairs; $15.00 per additional guest

官網: 　 http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/saturday_family_fun_marine_mammals/

LA County Holiday Celebration(12/24)(LA)

每年聖誕夜在洛杉磯市中心的洛杉磯音樂中心都會舉辦大型的耶誕音樂會，在這全美最大的表演藝術中心之一進行三小時的現場表演，來自洛杉磯各區的音樂好手輪流演出歡樂華麗的各式演奏組合、也有合唱團和舞蹈表演等。這活動於當天下午兩點半免費開放入場，六點左右也會在PBS SoCal、KOCE電視台轉播。若想去現場身臨其境的話，記得要提早到場排隊喔！

時間: Dec 24 sun, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

地點: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at The Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., LA, CA 90012

票價: 2:30pm開放免費入場，停車免費

官網: musiccenter.org/holidaycelebration

Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks(12/22&23)(Riverside)

在1980年代初期非常走紅的龐克樂團迷途貓(Stray Cats)的主唱Brian Setzer將在Indio市的 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino和Temecula市的 Pechanga Resort and Casino 演唱些應景的聖誕歌曲喔！他曾於1996年替阿諾史瓦辛格的電影「一路響叮噹 (Jingle All the Way)」作了幾首配樂、也曾在2002、2004年皆出過耶誕歌曲專輯。

演出第一場資訊: 12/22(Fri) at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino(84-245 Indio Springs Drive, Indio.) 票價為$39-$69, 官網 fantasyspringsresort.com。

演出第二場資訊: 12/23(Sat) at Pechanga Resort & Casino(45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula) 票價為 $69.50-99，官��pechanga.com。

» Magic of Lights(now-12/31)(San Bernardino)

你知道嗎？除了開車到某個定點看聖誕燈展之外，也可以坐在汽車內穿越聖誕燈飾喔！在Fontana的Auto Club Speedway就設計有一個長1.5 mile、有400個聖誕燈飾在車道兩側的Magic of Lights ，全長大概需要20至30分鐘。

時間: 即日起至12/31，週日週四下午5:30到9:00，週五週六下午5:30 到10點。

地點: Auto Club Speedway, 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana。

票價: 網路購票$40美元/車，現場購票$45/ 車。

官網: magicoflights.com , autoclubspeedway.com 。

Movie of the week 週末電影推薦！

» 大娛樂家 The Greatest Showman(12/20)

大膽原創的音樂劇電影，他將我們現在生活中所能看到的馬戲團以及大型娛樂表演事業的源起搬上大銀幕，希望能夠藉此機會激發觀眾對夢想與未來的無限想像。故事靈感來自於傳奇馬戲團始祖P.T.巴納姆〈休傑克曼飾〉，描述他如何從一個窮困潦倒的無名小卒，搖身一變成為一個能夠將歡樂、感動、勇氣與淚水，這些情感原素全部融入至他的表演中，將希望散播至全世界的玩夢大師。《大娛樂家》找來今年初獲得奧斯卡金獎的《樂來樂愛你》幕後音樂團隊，一同協力打造總計共超過10首原創動聽歌曲；在演員陣容上找來能演能唱的百老匯出身的休傑克曼，能跳能唱的柴克艾弗隆、蜜雪兒威廉絲以及蕾貝卡弗格森，聽覺加上視覺的絕對饗宴，勢必將為這部備受期待的歌舞劇打造最豪華的精采篇章！

» 野蠻遊戲：瘋狂叢林 Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (12/20)

雖說星際大戰上週的票房很亮眼，但由動作巨星巨石強森，搞笑大師傑克布萊克等幾位大卡司主演的【野蠻遊戲：瘋狂叢林】也不可小看，將挑戰上週星際大戰的電影票房，比比看誰比較吸睛！

描述4位留校察看的青少年意外中發現一款電玩遊戲，點選開始後竟離奇被帶進電玩世界裡，成為遊戲中的電玩角色。進入電玩中他們才發現：「遊戲一旦開始，就要玩好玩滿⋯」，大夥必須完成所有挑戰生存下去，並探索阿倫派瑞許(Alan Parrish)在20年前留下的痕跡，才有辦法回到現實生活，否則將永遠被困在這場遊戲中⋯

» 萌牛費迪南 Ferdinand

上周因星際大戰第八集上演，忽略了動畫片，本周小朋友放寒假囉～爸爸媽媽可以帶小朋友去輕鬆一下！

由《冰原歷險記》系列導演羅斯桑塔哈所親手打造的全新電影《萌牛費迪南》即將帶領大朋友與小朋友一同作一場萌力無邊的英雄夢！劇情描述一隻外表看似兇狠，內心卻無比柔軟的公牛費迪南，在一次的意外中竟然誤打誤撞地被選為鬥牛界驍勇善戰的明日之星！即便費迪南心中有著千百萬般的不願意，他依然迫被帶離家鄉展開了一連串的斯巴達訓練……然而，這個想家成癡、骨子裡倔強無比的小公牛，為了重新拿回自己人生的主導權，他將仰起牛角、首度破天荒的「硬起來」展開絕地大反攻，不管三七二十一找了史上最雷隊友，義無反顧地踏上了返家的旅程！

ONgoing! OC /LA Fun不停

North Pole Express Train Ride (11/25-12/23) (LA)

耶誕節將至，如果您家也有孩子像《北極特快車》電影裡的小男孩樣懷疑世界上究竟有沒有聖誕老人這件事，那麼您可以考慮在這週六帶他們去洛杉磯北邊文圖拉縣（Ventura County）的菲爾莫爾（Fillmore）上搭乘施有魔法的《北極特快車》（The Polar Express Train Ride），整個列車頭和車廂都會裝滿彩帶燈串和溫馨佈置，當乘客拿票給站務員剪票上車後，可以聽到《北極特快車》的故事和耶誕音樂，車廂內的行李架和掛鉤上會掛著耶誕鈴鐺、紅綠緞帶和耶誕襪，搭配上昏黃的燈光相當有過節氣氛。車長接著會ㄧ節節車廂驗票、之後會有服務員提供熱巧克力和餅乾，最後耶誕老公公會上車跟大家同樂，也會送大家小禮物喔～

時間: 11/25(Sat) & 11/26 (Sun) , 12/1(Fri)-3(Sun), 12/8(Fri)-10(Sun), 12/14(Thu)-23 (Sat) daliy

發車班次: 6:30 pm & 7:30 pm

地點: Fillmore & Western Railway, 364 Main Street, Fillmore, Ca

網站: http://www.fwry-blog.com/north-pole-express.html

Knott’s Merry Farm(Now- Jan 7)(OC)

橙縣的知名主題樂園Knott’s Berry Farm在這個冬天將變身成一個擁有數千個閃爍燈光和節慶裝飾的歡樂冬季場景喔。除了Snoopy和查理布朗領銜主演的聖誕秀外，在Calico Street上也會有許多live entertainment、聖誕節手工藝品展、還會有聖誕頌歌演唱、到晚上也會飄人造雪、燈光秀等等。聖誕節特有的美食甜點如牛奶和巧克力奶昔也不會缺席，將伴你度過冷冷的夜！

時間: Now to Jan 7

地點: 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park。

票價: $45-$75

網址: knotts.com.

Disneyland Resort(Now- Jan 7)(OC)

小朋友的夢幻國度迪士尼樂園在這一個多月內會有五彩的聖誕燈展、聖誕奇異遊行、還有「Believe in Holiday Magic」的煙火表演秀。在園區內擬會看到跳躍的麋鹿、行進的玩具兵、跳舞的薑餅人餅乾等。迪士尼加州冒險樂園也會有假期慶典，有來自世界各地的美食讓民眾品嘗。

時間: 即日起到明年1月7日。

地點:1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim.

票價: 97元起

官網: disneyland.disney.go.

Holiday in the Park(now-12/31)(LA)

大家熟悉的六旗魔術山(Six Flags Magic Mountain)的Holiday in the park節慶活動已經進入第四年了，這個長達28天的慶典活動非常豐富，如用糖果條掛出的wow zone、特製的snow show、聖誕燈飾、冰雕等等，還有超高速又科技的聖誕老公公雪橇之旅，帶上特製的3D眼鏡坐在雲霄飛車的雪橇上，非常適合尋求刺激的你！

時間: 12/9-10, 12/16-12/24, 12/26-12/31,10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

地點: Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia

票價: $59.99-$84.99

網站: sixflags.com

Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter(Now-Jan 7)(LA)

好萊塢環球影城今年則是有一個全新的燈光投影，讓大家感受一下霍格沃茨城堡的聖誕魔法，如果家裡有小小哈利波特迷，可別忘了趁這大好機會好好採購喔！魔法杖、巫師帽等配備一應俱全！

時間: 即日起至2018年1月7日，每日開放時間不一。

地址: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City。

票價: 單日卷$ 99- $ 116; $ 兩日卷 $ 129- $ 159; VIP體驗起價為每人329美元。

官網: UniversalStudiosHollywood.com

Science of Gingerbread(11/24-12/31)(OC)

家有小小孩的朋友們，應該對橙縣 Santa Ana 的 Discovery Cube 不陌生吧！！在年底的Holiday Season，Cube將舉辦ㄧ系列以薑餅為主題的作中學活動，如用薑餅、糖果、牙籤、棉花糖作出來的糖果車，孩子們忍著不偷吃下作出來的糖果車還可以和其他高手進行糖果車大賽；週末上映的「A Matter of Taste」舞台秀、健康的餅乾裝飾活動、Build a House 學習站等等，另外在特定的日子裡聖誕老公公也會出現在Cube和大家拍照留念喔！從現在起到12/3前也是薑餅屋製作大賽的收件期間，歡迎您家的寶貝製作獨具創意的薑餅屋參加比賽，優勝作品還會在Cube展示給大家看喔～！

時間: Nov 24 Fri to Dec 31 Sun, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

地點: 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705

網站: https://oc.discoverycube.org/event/science-of-gingerbread/

Happy Place (11/20-1/7) (LA)

HAPPY PLACE是洛杉磯市中心藝術區的 pop-up 博物館，是ㄧ群藝術家創造的特別空間，強調任何ㄧ個走進設計空間的人的多重感官會被啟動、絕對都會被快樂所包圍。博物館內有13個裝置藝術房間，有鮮黃色高跟鞋、繽紛的彩虹、像花海般懸掛的花卉、五彩鮮豔的蠟燭、無止盡的Emoji 符號等等，看到這些創意的裝置藝術絕對讓人玩心大發、有興趣的朋友們趕緊練練pose和照像技術，去這個Happy Place Pup-Up Museum 開心一下吧！

時間: Nov 20 Mon to Jan 7 Sun, 週三到週ㄧ 10:00 am – 9:30 pm (週二閉館)

地點: 1242 Palmetto St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

網站: www.happyplace.me

票價: ㄧ般 $28.50, VIP $199，4歲以下免費入場

Irvine Park Railroad-annual Christmas Train to Meet Santa Claus(12/1-23)(OC)

大家熟悉的 Irvine Park Railroad 也規劃了所有耶誕節的相關活動，而且幾乎天天都有，可以依據自己的行程排定參觀日期、不會有錯過這次就要等下ㄧ年的遺憾。除了可以和耶誕老公公拍照外，還有園區內的北極特快車、聖誕老人村、作小餅乾、月球跳跳屋、騎乘麋鹿四輪傳動車、Ice Fishing、嘉年華遊戲等，當然還有各式各樣的美食等著你，如果天還沒黑，Regional park內也可以騎小馬、騎腳踏船遊湖或或騎腳踏車遊園、還有迷你的動物園可參觀喔!

時間: Dec 1 Fri to Dec 23 Sat，周一到周五 4pm-8pm 假日10am-8pm

地址: 1 Irvine Park Road, Irvine Park Railroad

網址: http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/christmas-train/

票價: 聖誕小火車$15, 活動票卷$5，每項活動須1-2張票不等。停車平日$3，假日$5, 5:00 以後入園免停車費。

Descanso Gardens Enchanted : Forest of Light (now-1/7) (LA)

洛杉磯北邊的德斯康索花園（Descanso Gardens）占地150英畝，是一個以山茶花出名的花園。這個花園除了每年三月舉行的櫻花祭廣為人知外，另ㄧ個有名的活動就是年底推出的迷幻夜光森林了! 在活動期間的夜晚，整個日式庭園充滿著許多燈光藝術，有像Star wars光劍般的垂直光束區、也有像螢火蟲似的閃爍燈光、也有像浮萍似的夜燭飄在池塘中…..整個夜光森林步道大概1 mile左右，民眾多會花上ㄧ兩個小時在裡頭駐足賞景，在賞景過程也可以在花園內附設的餐廳購買熱可可、咖啡、啤酒和其他小點心品嚐。

時間: Nov 19 Sun to Jan 7 Sun, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. ，感恩節和耶誕假期開放時間請上官網查詢

地點: 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011, USA

網站: descansogardens.org/programs-events/enchanted

票價: 28，兩歲以下孩童免費

ICE at Santa Monica (11/8/17– 1/15/18)(LA)

南加州最大露天溜冰場Ice at Santa Monica 於11月中旬開幕囉！八千平方英呎的戶外溜冰場，讓充滿海灘、66號公路標、眾多購物商店的Santa Monica又多了一個甜蜜好去處！Santa Monica海灘社區每年都會在冬天舉辦冰上表演、社區慶祝活動和免費的滑冰晚會。一年一度的免費滑冰晚會還包括現場DJ、手工藝活動和小吃美食喔！開放時間到明年1月中，週末到凌晨才關門，住在聖地牙哥的朋友們記得北上出遊時，去Ice at Santa Monica享受冬季滑冰的樂趣和浪漫喔！

時間：11/8/17- 1/15/18, 週ㄧ至週四 2:00pm to 10:00pm，週五2:00pm to Midnight，週六10:00am to Midnight, 週日10:00am to 10:00pm

地點：ICE at Santa Monica , 1324 Fifth Street Santa Monica, CA 90401

網站：www.downtownsm.com/ice-at-santa-monica

門票：$15 （含裝備）

Chill Ice Adventure Park(12/13-1/7)(LA)

Chill是洛杉磯長灘市瑪莉皇后號的年��盛事，在這個38,000平方英呎的戶外冰上冒險樂園將舉行包括溜冰場、滑雪、ice bars、冰上碰碰車、冰上三輪車、還有兩層樓高、140英呎長的橡膠雪圈滑道ice tube slide！裡頭也有來自世界各地的特色美食和現場娛樂表演，每晚除了有聖誕點燈儀式、聖誕老公公拜訪外，在週日晚上還會施放煙火秀喔！

時間: 12/13-1/7

地點: 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802 (Queen Mary)

票價: 成人$29.99 , 4-11歲兒童$19.99美元, 3歲以下免費，停車8+

官網: queenmary.com.

Grinchmas celebration @ Universal Studios Hollywood (12/15-31)(LA)

還記得環球影城於2000年發行的聖誕賀歲片《鬼靈精》(the Grinch)嗎? 金凱瑞飾演的壞心眼鬼靈精受不了小鎮人們大肆慶祝聖誕節的盛況，決定喬裝打扮大搞破壞行動，想要讓人們感到痛苦，沒想到大家並不在意被偷走的美食禮物，也才了解聖誕節最重要的意義在於跟親愛的家人朋友相聚。而環球影城的聖誕節慶典也由Grinch帶領、讓遊客們可以在影城內唱聖歌、聖誕點燈儀式、跟蘇斯博士和鬼靈精一起合照、欣賞How The Grinch Stole Christmas的歌舞劇等，感受一下有鬼靈精的聖誕佳節吧！！

時間: Dec 15 Fri, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

地點: Universal Studios, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, Ca

票價: 99+

網站: https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/things-to-do/events-and-seasonal-activities/grinchmas/

SkyPark at Santa’s Village(now – 1/7)

聖誕老人村空中花園是一個以北極為主題的戶外探險樂園，坐落在聖貝納迪諾國家森林的箭頭胡(Lake Arrowhead)附近，可以說是聖誕老人長年住的地方！這個佔地153英畝的空中花園裡，遊客可以在Northwoods騎自行車、溜冰、攀岩、滑zipline，小小朋友也有一個kid’s play area。節日期間，趕緊來看看聖誕老人的聖誕村的魔力，當公園變成為全家人玩的冬季仙境！

地點: 28950 CA-18, Skyforest, CA 92385

票價: 成人$59 / 兒童 4-12歲 $49 / 3歲以下兒童及80歲以上長者免費, 停車費10美元。

官網: skyparksantasvillage.com.

Museum of Failure (12/1-2/5/18) (LA)

每個人都有腦筋不清楚、作出失敗決定的時候，但若這些不好、愚蠢的點子被紀錄下來，甚至向大眾展示呢? 這週五（12/1）在洛杉磯就有ㄧ個 A + D 博物館將向南加民眾呈現歷史上最糟糕的發明、以及ㄧ些沒可行性的點子。這個為期兩個多月的失敗特展在瑞典展出後一炮而紅、且深受民眾喜愛，因而開始在世界各地巡迴展示100多個災難作品，如高露潔公司推出的冷凍牛肉烤寬麵條、美國總統Donald Trump在1989年推出的桌遊「Trump: The Game」等等，另外還設計一個「告解牆」（failure confessional），鼓勵參觀的民眾匿名寫出他們自己的錯誤，然後貼在牆上，非常有趣喔～！

時間: Dec 1 Fri 17 to Feb 5 Mon，週二至週五 11am-5pm; 週末 noon-6pm，週ㄧ休館

地點: 900 E 4th St , Los Angeles ,90013 （A+D Museum, Architecture and Design Museum）

網站:http://failuremuseum.com/

票價: 15

週末去哪FUN？帶你漫遊Orange County & LA（12/22-24）千呼萬喚，耶誕節終於到了，孩子們除了有盼啊盼的聖誕禮物們，還有為期兩個禮拜左右的winter break呢！！耶誕佳期您已經做好計畫要去那兒玩了嗎? 歡迎參考SOFUN小編們整理的耶誕活動篇喔！！想走遠一點的，可參考「2017南加瘋聖誕！！ SOFUN 精選24個不容錯過的聖誕佳期活動～」，如果想留在聖地牙哥的話，也可以參考「假日不煩惱～隨便挑一個吧！聖地牙哥十二月冬季假期不斷電！」，也可以去鄰近社區、參考裝飾地美輪美奐的聖誕燈飾喔！小編們先祝大家Happy holidays，也要準備出門玩耍啦～～～

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